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Haas has announced that reserve driver and Ferrari prospect Oliver Bearman will be promoted to a full-time race seat with the team from the 2025 Formula 1 season. Bearman participated in two practice sessions with Haas last term and has completed two this term with four more scheduled, including this weekend at Silverstone. The Briton, […]
Oliver Bearman has had two practice sessions with Haas last term and has already completed two practice sessions this term, with four more scheduled, including one at Silverstone this weekend. Despite being only 19 years old, Bearman made his unexpected F1 debut earlier this term when he replaced the unwell Carlos Sainz at Ferrari and finished seventh. In addition to his sporadic F1 appearances, Bearman is currently competing in his sophomore season in Formula 2, where he holds the 14th position in the Drivers’ Championship with one win. Bearman expressed his immense pride at the opportunity to be a Formula 1 driver for MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, thanking the team for believing in him. Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu praised Bearman for his maturity and talent, highlighting his readiness during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and expressing excitement for Bearman’s future development with the team. Gene Haas, the team owner, emphasized the team’s commitment to investing in talent, both on and off the track, and expressed excitement about Bearman’s potential as an exciting rookie prospect for MoneyGram Haas F1 Team.
